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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.70, 4,182.04 and 1,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.70, 4,182.04 and 1,059.54 is: 1,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.70 : 4,182.04 = 1,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.70/4,182.04 = 1,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.70x = 4,182.04 × 1,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.70x = 4,431,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,038.66/2,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.36

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